Chopard unveils the Alpine Eagle 41 AM, crafted in Lucent Steel™, marking an important technical evolution for the Alpine Eagle collection with its first antimagnetic timepiece. Committed to a constant quest for perfection, the Maison thus elevates the watch’s precision and reliability for those living in environments exposed to strong magnetic fields.
Magnetism has long posed a challenge to mechanical watchmaking, often leading to timing deviations or stoppage. Placing the utmost importance on the precision of its timepieces, the Manufacture addresses this constraint by presenting the Chopard 01.01‑C automatic movement equipped with an amagnetic hairspring. Tested at magnetic field levels far exceeding those encountered in everyday life, this calibre demonstrates excellent running stability and shows a sensitivity to magnetism reduced by a factor of around fifteen compared with a movement fitted with a traditional hairspring. The alloy from which the amagnetic hairspring is made gives it markedly superior resistance and substantially limits the impact on final precision.
The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz), offers a 60‑hour power reserve, and features a stop-seconds function for precise time setting. Certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), it upholds the strict chronometric standards that define the Alpine Eagle collection.
With this 41 mm model, a new dial colour inspired by the beauty of Alpine nature makes its debut in the collection. The “Moss Green” shade evokes the lush moss that carpets the wooded paths of the Alps. It is enhanced by the collection’s signature radiating motif inspired bythe iris of an eagle; it creates depth and visual intrigue while maintaining optimal legibility through luminous hands and applied hour markers. A black central seconds hand introduces a deliberate technical contrast, highlighting the watch’s precision‑driven character without overpowering its refined aesthetic. At 6 o’clock, a discreet crossed‑out magnet symbol rendered in the same contrasting tone attests to the watch’s enhanced antimagnetic performance.
"By introducing a first antimagnetic version of our Alpine Eagle timepiece, we continue to uphold a vision of precision that leaves no room for compromise. This evolution reflects our commitment to ensuring that our watches remain perfectly reliable, regardless of the environmental constraints to which they are exposed", said Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.
Alpine Eagle Collection
The history of Alpine Eagle is deeply linked to the Scheufele family. In 1980, a young Karl‑Friedrich Scheufele (now Co‑President of Chopard) proposed the creation of the St. Moritz watch to his father, which became Chopard’s first steel sports timepiece. Forty years later, his own son Karl‑Fritz, discreetly supported by his grandfather, encouraged him to revisit this model. The reinterpretation gave birth to the Alpine Eagle collection, a symbol of a shared vision across three generations, where innovation, nature‑inspired design and family tradition merge to create a contemporary watch rich in symbolism.
Vertically integrated throughout its entire production process, Chopard produces and assembles all components of its Alpine Eagle creations in-house, from the movement to the case, even extending to the bracelet.
The collection benefits from the expertise developed over 30 years by Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier as well as from the L.U.C collection – named after Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the Maison’s founder in 1860.Since its launch, the Alpine Eagle collection has already been enriched with several complications, most notably a chronograph movement, a flying tourbillon, and a high‑frequency movement. All these timepieces meet the highest standards of certified fine watchmaking.
A Signature Design
The collection stands out with a strong design: a dial stamped with a sunburst motif reminiscent of an eagle’s iris, dial colours evoking the beauty of Alpine landscapes, a seconds hand with an eagle‑feather‑shaped counterweight, a crown engraved with a compass rose, an eight‑screw indexed bezel, an integrated bracelet combining comfort, fluidity and sporty elegance, and finally, contrasting brushed and polished finishes.
Alpine Eagle Foundation
The launch of the Alpine Eagle collection was accompanied by the creation of an eponymous Foundation. It was established by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, along with several specialists and lovers of the Alps. Its motto is "Preserving the Alps", and its projects aim to raise awareness, mobilise support, and take action on behalf of the entire Alpine region and the life it shelters. These initiatives notably include an ambitious plan to reintroduce the white‑tailed eagle around Lake Geneva, as well as a programme to protect the golden eagle in the Swiss Alps. Chopard directly contributes to the funding of the Foundation by donating a portion of the profits from the sales of some Alpine Eagle creations.
